Is Your Child Overscheduled? How to Balance Extracurricular Activities and Rest
Extracurricular activities can be wonderful for children. Sports, music lessons, clubs, tutoring, and other after-school activities can help kids build confidence, social skills, independence, and a sense of accomplishment. But when a child’s schedule becomes too full, even positive activities can start to feel stressful. Many parents feel pressure...
If ADHD Medication Helps, Does That Mean I Have ADHD?
One of the most common questions people ask during ADHD consultations is: “I tried ADHD medication, and it really helped. Doesn’t that mean I must have ADHD?” It is an understandable question. If a treatment seems to help, it is natural to wonder whether that confirms the diagnosis. The...
Discouraged by Dating? How to Cope With Dating Fatigue
Dating Can Feel Exhausting Many people describe feeling discouraged, burned out, or stuck in a cycle that never seems to lead to a meaningful connection. While dating has always had its challenges, modern dating can intensify them in ways that feel especially draining over time. The good news is...
How to Stop Doomscrolling and Protect Your Mental Health
Our phones are deeply woven into our daily lives. They help us stay connected to friends and family, provide entertainment, and keep us informed about the world. However, constant access to news and social media can also become overwhelming and difficult to resist, pulling us into a cycle that...
Navigating Family Challenges During the Holidays: How to Manage Stress & Set Healthy Boundaries
The holiday season often brings a wide range of emotions. Along with joy and nostalgia, many people also experience stress, tension, grief, and complicated interactions with family. High expectations, difficult dynamics, and old memories can surface all at once and make a time that is supposed to feel joyful...
OCD Misconceptions and Treatment Approaches
Dr. Noah Lazar joins The Wellness Lab podcast to unpack common misconceptions about OCD and its treatment. Learn how to distinguish true OCD from personality traits, explore the impact of everyday language on understanding the disorder, and discover how exposure therapy helps individuals manage obsessions and compulsions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NSxMTmX67Q...
